To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Smith, 26 August 1805
Navy Department 26 Aug 1805
sir,
Will you be pleased to give your signature to the enclosed Blank Commisions & Warrants? They are required for gentlemen already appointed, & others that it may be found necessary to appoint—
I have the honor to be with the highest respect sir, yr mo obt.
Rt Smith
DLC: Papers of Thomas Jefferson.